Rustic Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns: Free Ornament Instructions

This rustic cinnamon stick christmas tree joins our rustic Christmas crochet patterns for small handmade gifts and tree decorations. Two flat, gradually widening green triangles enclose a narrow crocheted sleeve; the sleeve grips the cinnamon stick without glue. The unstuffed edge stays crisp like a miniature fir. Follow the written rows or rounds below, then use the assembly notes to make it hang straight. The sample is a compact ornament; its exact size depends on yarn, hook and your tension.

Christmas crochet pattern materials and abbreviations

Gather forest-green cotton or DK acrylic, a 3 mm hook, a 7 cm cinnamon stick, a tapestry needle, jute or yarn for the hanging loop, and a tiny amount of stuffing. Use a hook small enough to make a firm fabric. US terms: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, inc = two sc in one stitch, invisible dec = single crochet the front loops of two adjacent stitches together. R denotes a round; Row means turn at the end. The number in parentheses is the count at the end of that instruction.

Try a few stitches in your chosen yarn before beginning. If the fabric has gaps, use a smaller hook; if the yarn squeaks or the edge puckers, relax your tension. Always recount after an increase or decrease round.

Before you start: color and scale

Keep the top point sharp by turning with ch 1 that does not count as a stitch. Move each increase to the first stitch of the row and check the count before turning. Work both faces with the same hook tension so the edges line up. Lay the yarn and any natural materials on a table in daylight to check their contrast. Keep the hanging loop in a matching shade so it does not distract from the motif. For a set of five ornaments, the same yarn weight makes the pieces look related even if the shapes differ.

Make one complete ornament first and record its finished height. Yarn weight and hook size change the measurement more reliably than changing just the stuffing. Avoid adding a rigid component to pieces that will be handled by small children.

Crochet the main ornament piece

Tree face, make two in green: ch 2. Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook (1). Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the stitch (2). Rows 3–13: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first stitch, then sc in each remaining stitch. You will have 13 sc after Row 13. Fasten off the first face; leave a long sewing tail on the second.

Take a moment to compare the front and back if your design uses flat panels. Pin alignment points before you sew; on a piece worked in rounds, move the marker at the start of each round. Count after shaping so the next section starts with the intended number of stitches.

Make the Christmas accent pieces

Sleeve: ch 6; sc in second ch and across (5). Ch 1, turn, sc across for 4 more rows. Wrap this small strip around the upper part of a cinnamon stick and whipstitch its long edges together. If your stick is thick, add a row before seaming.

A US single crochet (sc) triangle grows by one stitch on every row. A slip stitch (sl st) seam makes a compact outline, while a short chain (ch) forms the hanger. The dense sc fabric keeps the real cinnamon visible as the trunk. Stitch the smallest details in a contrasting color if they need to stand out. Finish and weave in each short yarn end as soon as a piece is complete; otherwise the ends can make the seam bulky.

Sew, stuff and attach the hanger

Place the sleeve between the two tree faces so 2–3 cm of stick shows below. With the long green tail, sew the sloping edges together through matching row ends, catching the sleeve at the lower center. Work one row of sc along the lower edge on either side of the stick, then fasten off. Chain 22 at the top, slip stitch into the same point to make a hanger.

Stitch the triangles together along both sloping sides; leave the lower edge open around the cinnamon sleeve. Secure the sleeve to the inner face before closing the last section. Add a 12 cm yarn loop at the crown and test the weight on a branch. Hold the ornament by its loop for several seconds, then turn it to the side. Move the loop slightly before weaving in its tails if the motif leans. Secure the yarn on the hidden face with stitches that pass through the fabric, not just the stuffing.

Make it your own and fix common issues

Try warm cream edging for a snowy tree, or make a trio in pine, sage and olive. For a scent-free version, replace cinnamon with a short crocheted brown tube stuffed firmly. Keep the written counts the same for a color change. If you change yarn weight, make all the pieces in that new weight and test how the finished ornament hangs.

If the tree twists, pin the two tips and both bottom corners before joining. If the cinnamon slides, shorten the sleeve by one row and sew a small stop stitch around the exposed stick. Do not pierce the cinnamon; it can split. If an edge still curls after you adjust the tension, gently reshape the piece on a towel. Do not press a hot iron on acrylic or filled pieces. Check seams and small decorations before wrapping a gift.

Display, storage and care

Hang the piece away from open flame and heavy moisture. To store it after Christmas, tuck the ornament loosely in tissue rather than compressing any raised stitches. If it includes a natural element, let it dry completely before storing and check it for wear before putting it back on the tree.

For a cohesive handmade set, pair this motif with the other woodland Christmas ornaments on the site. A shared palette of pine green, cream and warm brown ties different shapes together without making every ornament identical.

More woodland Christmas crochet ideas

Keep making a coordinated tree set with these related ornaments and explore our crochet ideas collection:

• Snow-Dusted Fir Christmas Tree
• Pinecone Owl Christmas Ornament
• Gingerbread House Christmas Ornament
• Holly Berry Robin Christmas Ornament

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a real cinnamon stick in a Christmas tree crochet ornament?

Yes. Crochet a five-stitch-wide sleeve around the upper end and secure that sleeve between the two green triangles. Check that the stick cannot slide out after hanging it.

Why is my crochet tree triangle leaning?

Both tree faces should reach 13 stitches after Row 13. Compare their row ends before sewing; if one side bends, correct the first-stitch increases rather than pulling the seam tight.

What size should the finished ornament be?

The tree’s height depends on thirteen shaping rows and roughly 2–3 cm of stick showing beneath it. Make one sample with your chosen yarn before planning a matching set.

Can I make this ornament without cinnamon?

Work a narrow stuffed brown crochet tube instead of using bark, then catch the tube in the same green lower seam. This also makes the ornament softer.